Array Technologies Announces 39 MWs of DuraRack in Indiana

Albuquerque, NM – 7/30/13 – Array Technologies has been awarded a three-site, 39 MWdc (28.6 MWac) project in Marion County, Indiana, making it the largest single deployment of fixed ground-mount DuraRack™ systems to date. Constructed by international engineering and project management company, AMEC, the electricity generated by the systems will be utilized by Indianapolis Power and Light under a 15-year power-purchasing agreement.

The custom-tilt DuraRack™ system is one of several ground-mount solutions offered by Array Technologies, the global leader in solar tracking and racking systems. Engineered specifically for each customer, Array Technologies offers both trackers and fixed rack systems to suit the needs of any project.

“Array Technologies is delighted to supply AMEC with equipment for this landmark Indiana project,” said Ron Corio, President of Array Technologies. “It is always a pleasure to work with high-quality companies such as AMEC, and we look forward to continued collaboration on this and other future solar initiatives.”

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with Array Technologies and look forward to working with them again on the successful completion of this project,” commented Tom Dodson, Vice President of AMEC.

With its ability to maximize ground coverage, the DuraRack™ system is durably designed to withstand extreme temperatures, high-wind and heavy snow events. Using fewer fasteners per kW, Array Technologies’ proprietary universal mounting clamps drastically reduce installation time for faster deployment, reducing costs while maximizing the return for investors.

Located on 155 acres of land southeast of Indianapolis, two of the DuraRack™ systems are currently under construction. A third site situated on 134 acres southeast of the state capital has also broken ground. All are slated for completion in late 2013.

About Array Technologies

Array Technologies is the worldwide market leader in tracking solutions for utility, commercial and residential solar electric systems, with over 1.5 gigawatts shipped and installed across the globe. Array’s innovation and leadership in ground mount fixed-rack and solar tracker design has established the industry standard for cost-effective, robust, reliable and easy to install PV solutions with over two decades of field experience. Headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, Array Technologies’ ground mount solutions are engineered and manufactured in the USA.

About AMEC

AMEC (LSE: AMEC) is a focused supplier of consultancy, engineering and project management services to its customers in the world’s oil and gas, mining, clean energy, environment and infrastructure markets. With annual revenues of over US$6.6 billion, AMEC designs, delivers and maintains strategic and complex assets and employs over 29,000 people in around 40 countries worldwide. See amec.com

Karen Rand

Director of Marketing

Karen Rand leads the company’s global market strategy development, planning, and implementation. She is a results-oriented marketer who specializes in omnichannel delivery. Karen has had the opportunity to do so as the Director of Marketing for engineering and energy companies, and is delighted to put her skills to work for Array. With a background in technology and a passion for design she drives growth at Array through strategic implementation of overarching marketing plans. Karen has a BA of art and design, as well as served on the board of various design and marketing associations throughout New Mexico.

Stuart Bolland

Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain

Stuart Bolland is in charge of the Array Operating System (AOS), designed to deliver a world class global supply chain. The AOS allows Array to meet and exceed customer expectations for the on-time delivery of tracking systems. Stuart was formerly the Senior Director of Procurement and Asset Management for Honeywell’s Advanced Materials business, headquartered in New Jersey. Prior to that, Stuart had several cross-functional roles at Dow Corning (now Dow Chemical), including Six Sigma Blackbelt, Economic Evaluator, and Technology Manager, culminating in his role as Business Director for a multi-million dollar business that manufactured the raw material used to produce polysilicon for solar panels. Stuart earned a B.Eng in chemical engineering at the University of Bath (UK).

Danielle Gutierrez

Director of Human Resources

Danielle Gutierrez supports Array’s global expansion by leading its efforts in strategic planning for human resources, workforce development, and employee relations. She has been a part of the tremendous growth of the company; since she joined Array in 2010 the number of employees has increased by over 1000 percent. Over the previous decade Danielle has held positions in the legal sector which helped hone her organizational and people skills along with giving her a strategic platform to implement successful programs. Danielle has a BS in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She also holds a PHR certification as well as the SHRM-CP certification. Danielle’s passion is people and believes they are the heart of every organization.

Frank White

Director of IT

Frank White joined Array in 2016. Since that time he has expanded Array’s computer, networking, and IT capabilities exponentially. With over 25 years of experience, Frank began working in IT at MicroAge’s headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Over his career he has held IT positions at Intel, Motorola, Chickasaw Nation Industries, and the State of New Mexico. Frank has a BS degree in Information Technology from Western Governors University, an AAS degree in Network Technology from Collins College, and he holds fourteen IT certifications with CompTIA, Microsoft, CIW, and ITIL.

Byron Hill

Director of Business Systems & Processes

Byron Hill leads a team responsible for Array’s global enterprise resource planning system, driving continuous improvement across all business functions to optimize efficiency. These efforts bring together people, tools, and processes, supporting a seamless flow of information between all internal and external stakeholders, including strategic suppliers. Reporting to Byron will be the SAP, Inventory, Master Data, and the Contracts Administrator group. Previously Byron was at Boeing, where he held a number of leadership positions. Byron holds a BSBA from St. Louis University and an MBA from Fontbonne University.

Charlotte MacVane

General Counsel

Charlotte MacVane is helping Array navigate its high-velocity expansion and transformation. She is a solutions-oriented attorney who specializes in counseling businesses experiencing rapid growth. Charlotte has had the opportunity to do so as the General Counsel for software, semiconductor, and energy companies, and is thrilled to put her skills to work for Array. She received her law degree from Boston University and is admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, California, and Texas. She is also on the Board of the Association of Women Attorneys, Houston.

Ron Corio

Founder & Chief Innovation Officer

Ron Corio started Array Technologies in 1989. As founder, Ron’s leadership is central to product innovation and strategic company planning. After patenting the first solar tracking system in 1993, his groundbreaking inventions have helped pioneer the development of large-scale solar power plants. An entrepreneur with a wealth of experience, Ron works closely with Array’s team of engineers from conception to implementation, designing trackers that keep the company at the forefront of technological innovation. Through his efforts, Array has evolved from a small startup to the leading manufacturer of solar tracking systems globally.

Jim Fusaro

Chief Executive Officer

As CEO at Array Technologies, Mr. Fusaro will use his wealth of engineering and business experience to lead the company into the next era of growth. Mr. Fusaro first began his career in aerospace in 1985 and soon gained experience in all business sectors. Throughout his career, he has served as a senior executive for multinational corporations including Motorola, Amkor Technology, Avnet, and global conglomerate, Honeywell. Bringing a unique mix of functional and operational knowledge, Mr. Fusaro, is a seamless addition to the leadership at Array. Mr. Fusaro holds a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University, additionally he is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Mr. Fusaro has over 60 technical publications and holds a number of US Patents.

Cesar Alberte

Vice President, International

Cesar Alberte leads Array’s international business development team with a focus on strategic growth and global expansion. Prior to joining Array, Cesar served as managing director of a global EPC firm where he managed the electrification, telecommunications, and systems business units. His role was essential to position the firm in the global large-scale projects market and to develop the company’s PV activity. Previously, he was a founding member of a telecom and datacenter services startup. Cesar has an MS in Telecommunications Engineering from the Universidad de Vigo (Spain) and an MS in Management from Stanford University (US).

Guillermo García y Morales

Business Development Manager, Array Technologies, Inc.

Mr. Garcia is responsible for Array Technologies Business Development in the Mexico marketplace. He brings with him over 15 years of industry leadership in the energy industry and oil & gas sector. His expertise spans across the USA, Latin America and the Caribbean with credentials in managerial positions at Halliburton and Baker Hughes. Guillermo holds a B.Sc. in geology and a master’s degree in systems engineering from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and an MBA from the Universidad de las Americas, Mexico.___________________

Currently he is responsible at Jinko Solar for promotion and sales of solar modules in the Mexican Republic. Jinko Solar is currently the world’s largest solar module manufacturer, with TIER1 rating according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) for its vertical integration and bankability. Jinko Solar, has been listed on the NYSE since 2010. Previously, Iván worked as Head of Sales for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean for another module manufacturer company, and was the 1st Director of Renewable Energies in the Secretariat of Energy of the Mexican Federal Government in 2009. He collaborated in the creation and publication of the Law for the Exploitation of Renewable Energies and Energy Transition and the Special Program for Renewable Energies and the 1st Foresight of Renewable Energies.

He promoted and collaborated in the development of renewable energies, addressing topics such as the development of NMX (Mexican Rules) for photovoltaic systems, national demand studies of technicians specialized in renewable energies, training, and financial schemes for the promotion of renewable energy. Iván worked in different orders of government for more than 13 years and in teaching for 5 years, he has a degree in Economics and a Master in Finance from the University of Guadalajara.

Mr. Forth is a senior advisor to Oaktree’s GFI Energy Group. He helps the team anticipate growth opportunities in the power, utility and energy sectors, and invest its capital in leading companies, helping management teams to accelerate the growth of their businesses. Mr. Forth has spent his entire career in the energy industry. He began his career as a design engineer at Power Measurement, Inc., where he was responsible for pioneering research in the field of digital power metering and energy management systems. Mr. Forth remained at Power Measurement in various capacities for 18 years, the last nine as its CEO. In 2006, he joined GFI Energy Group as a partner. Mr. Forth was a former board member of Xantrex Technology and OpTerra Energy Group, and a former board chair of GT Solar Incorporated, Turbine Generator Maintenance, Cannon Technologies and GoodCents. He is currently a board member of Kirlin, one of the nation’s leading privately held mechanical construction companies, board chair of TenK Solar, a supplier of innovative photovoltaic products for commercial applications, and executive chairman of Array Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier of trackers for utility scale solar applications. Mr. Forth received a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Victoria in Canada. He was winner of the 2002 Ernst and Young award for “Pacific Entrepreneur of the Year – Technology and Communications” and has been a member of Young Presidents’ Organization since 1998.

Dr. César Emiliano Hernández Ochoa was appointed as Deputy Secretary of Energy for Electricity on February 5th, 2014. Prior to his designation, on February 16th of 2013, and up until his appointment as Deputy Secretary, he served as Head of the Legal Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Energy; and is a current member of the Governing Board of CFE.

Dr. Hernández served in several Federal Public offices: He was Director-General of Foreign Trade in the Ministry of Economy, Director-General of Legal Counsel of the Federal Government and Director General of Long Distance at the Federal Telecommunications Commission. Furthermore, he was a researcher for the Center for Development and Research (CIDAC), and is author of numerous books: The Politics of Foreign Trade: Regulation and Impact and The Captive Reform: Investment, Work and Entrepreneurship in the Mexican Electric Sector.

Dr. Hernández holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the Faculty of Law of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), and is a Fulbright and Ford-MacArthur scholarship grantee. He finished his graduate studies in Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and holds a PhD from UNAM, obtained in 2007.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional company sponsored benefits include Life and AD&D, Long Term Disability Insurance, and 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Corporate Responsibility

Array Technologies, Inc. has supplied more solar tracking systems than any other company in the world to date, and has a dominant market position in the global solar tracking industry. We take our market leading position seriously and continually strive to improve in three categories of sustainability — people, planet and profit – otherwise known as the Triple Bottom Line.

People

Without our employees we are nothing. Array continually strives to build a quality workplace for our employees by inspiring leadership, creativity and talent. We also give back to our community by contributing to local organizations that work to solve socially relevant issues through volunteering, donations and event sponsorship. In collaboration with our industry colleagues and associations, Array works to expand policies that build solar and reduce the cost of solar energy for end-users. To this end, Array Technologies is an active member of the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA), the SunSpec Alliance, and many others.

Planet

Solar energy is a booming industry with major environmental benefits. As a solar industry leader, we are constantly searching for ways to minimize our own carbon footprint:

Rooftop Solar Array – We employ a 38 kW rooftop system at our facilities in Albuquerque. This system produces more than 87,000 kWh/year.

Product Design – Every tracking system manufactured by Array is optimized to decrease land and material usage.

Massive Recycling Efforts – In 2013 alone we recycled 60 tons of aluminum, 30 tons of cardboard and 12.5 tons of steel and iron. This is equivalent to conserving 99,700 gallons of oil, 270 cubic yards of landfill space and 21,700 lbs of coal, respectively.

Solar Energy – With over 6 GW of solar tracking systems installed to date, Array has created enough solar capacity to power hundreds of thousands of U.S. homes per year.

Profit

Being owned and operated in Albuquerque, New Mexico for more than 25 years has allowed us to build solid business partnerships with dozens of local businesses, universities and organizations. Array was named one of New Mexico’s top two “Fastest Growing Companies in 2013,” with healthy revenue growth of more than 336% since 2010, which was also reflected in job creation as the company increased from 60 to over 200 employees. Our local partnerships and relationships have contributed to our tremendous corporate growth and will help support our success in the years to come.

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David Mead

Director of Operations

David Mead is responsible for overseeing operations including logistics, project management, supply chain, and service. Dave has years of experience in managing manufacturing operations. Prior to joining Array, he was the manufacturing manager for a high-tech prototype and production operation for GE Fanuc which he helped move from having no quality assurance certification to achieving AS9100. Before working for GE, he was general manager of an optical disk drive company and president of a contract manufacturer that specialized in electromechanical assemblies. Dave received his degree in business with a concentration in finance from Oregon State University.

Dr. Mark Preston

Vice President, Engineering

Mark Preston leads new product development and works with the team of engineers to refine and optimize current mechanical systems, components, and software products. He has enjoyed a 30+ year career developing technology and products around power electronics and electro-mechanical systems. Mark has served in executive roles at GE, Northern Power Systems, Glacier Bay, MegaWatt Solar, Vestas, and Innovus Power. Mark is the author of more than 10 publications and he has been granted 18 patents. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and a DPhil in electrical, electronic, and control engineering from the University of Sussex (England).

Denise Hugo

Director of Marketing

Denise Hugo leads the company’s global market strategy development, planning, and implementation. Her business background is in the solar energy industry where she has served in various roles including as managing director, director of sales and marketing, and business development manager. Before she came to Array, Denise was the managing director at Energés Gestión Medioambiental SL, a solar developer and EPC located in Spain. Denise has a bachelor’s degree in political science and international studies from Northwestern University and an executive MBA from the EOI Business School (Spain).

Jack Mueller

Chief Financial Officer

Jack Mueller is responsible for leading Array’s strategic financial operations. He has 20 years of operations and management experience, with a focus on managing businesses during periods of growth and consolidation. Jack brings to Array his international experience in the areas of supply chain, manufacturing, product management and development, and financial planning. He was formerly CFO for GrayWolf Industrial, Inc.; Executive VP, CFO for Primetals Technologies’ and VP Finance, Business Unit Lead North America Cluster–Metals Technology for Siemens Industry. Jack holds an MBA in Economics from the University of Applied Sciences, Mittweida (Germany).

Bob Bellemare

Chief Commercial Officer

Bob Bellemare is responsible for leading Array’s project management and customer service operations. For the past 20 years Bob has held C-level positions in electric utility and renewable energy related businesses. He has a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and is a registered professional engineer (PE), certified valuation analyst (CVA), and certified business appraiser (CBA).

Jeff Krantz

Executive Vice President of Global Sales

Jeff Krantz is responsible for organizing and driving Array’s sales and marketing activities. Previously Jeff was VP of Sales for SMA North America, the global market leader for solar inverters. Prior to that position, he served as VP of Semiconductor and Solar Business for Pfeiffer Vacuum/Alcatel Vacuum Products. Jeff has held sales management positions at a variety of enterprises over the past 20 years, including 11 years in the power generation industry. He has a BA in business management from Concordia University of Austin.